Vet hospital plans memorial for pets

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction are planning an event on Saturday to celebrate the lives of pets that have died.

The inaugural Companion Animal Memorial Event will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at Grand Cru Restaurant, 2600 S. Providence Road. Faculty and staff from the veterinary hospital and research center will gather with hospital clients from Mid-Missouri who have lost pets in the past year.

The purpose of the event is to help owners celebrate the lives of their animal companions, as well as help with the grieving process.